Hong Kong is a city of China PRC since July 1997. China 's capital city - Beijing ( Peking ) is about 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) further north.

People

Chinese make up 95% of the population with the other groups floating at around 5%．Recently, the word 'Hongkongese' is also found and is getting more popular to describe the unique local culture of Hong Kong or to refer to Hongkongers.

Language

English and Chinese are both official languages of Hong Kong under the Hong Kong Basic Law, with Cantonese being acknowledged as the official spoken variety of Chinese in Hong Kong, while also accepting the use of Mandarin.

Religion

Religious freedom is one of the fundamental rights enjoyed by Hong Kong residents.It is protected by Basic Law and the relevant legislation. The various religious traditions practised in Hong Kong are, among others, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism.

All of these traditions have a considerable number of followers. Apart from offering religious instruction, many major religious bodies have established schools and provide health and welfare facilities.

Country Dialing Code

+ 852

Mobile Phone

Hong Kong has adopted 2G - GSM and 3G

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +8 (Greenwich Mean Time)

Currency

Hong Kong Dollar (HK$). Notes are in denominations of HK$1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of HK$10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 cents.

Electric Plug & voltage

The electrical current in Hong Kong is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC, 50HZ)

Emergency Contact(s)

999

Tipping

10% of service charge is usually applied for most of fine dining restaurants and the loose change is regarded as an extra return for outstanding services. Also, taxi drivers, bellboys and doormen are expecting for a small gratuity, but only comply with satisfied service.

Currency exchange

Foreign currency can be changed in banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks usually offer the best rate of exchange.